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Staff, faith leaders and educators urge continued funding for county migrant-education coordinator
Summary
School and community leaders praised Michelle Palayo's role supporting migrant families, saying her work ensures legal compliance, student continuity and family engagement; staff said federal funding for the position is year-to-year and may be at risk after this school year.
Educators, faith leaders and county staff told the Ashe County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 20 that Michelle Palayo — the county's migrant-education coordinator employed by Ash County Schools — performs essential duties that go beyond interpretation, including enrollment, IEP interpretation, compliance, tutoring coordination and community outreach.
"Her work promotes family engagement, a key factor in…
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